Maxar Technologies

Senior Software Test Engineer

Maxar Technologies$145K — $215K *
Enterprise Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active U.S. Government TS/SCI clearance is required.
  • 14 years of professional experience, with 5+ years in software testing or quality assurance.
  • Proficiency in testing web applications, APIs, and distributed systems.
  • Knowledge of performance and security testing methods.
  • Familiarity with Agile and DevOps principles.
  • Experience with automated testing tools such as Playwright or Selenium.
  • BS in a technical field related to software engineering.

Responsibilities

  • Design and execute manual and automated test plans and procedures.
  • Validate the performance and reliability of web-based applications.
  • Conduct various types of testing in distributed environments.
  • Document and track software defects using issue tracking tools.
  • Collaborate to troubleshoot issues with developers and product teams.
  • Engage in CI/CD testing activities and Agile ceremonies.
  • Ensure data integrity across analytics pipelines.

Benefits

  • Robust 401(k) with company match.
  • Mental health resources and support.
  • Unique perks including student loan repayment assistance and adoption reimbursement.
  • Pet insurance to support personal well-being.
Full Job Description
This position requires an active U.S. Government Security Clearance at the TS/SCI level.

We are looking for a Software Tester to support a large-scale big data analytics platform supporting U.S. Government intelligence analysts. The selected candidate will work closely with software engineers, systems engineers, DevOps personnel, and end users to ensure the quality, reliability, performance, and usability of mission-critical applications and data services. This role requires strong analytical skills, hands-on testing experience in complex distributed systems, and the ability to operate effectively in an Agile development environment supporting national security missions.

Principal Responsibilities:
  • Design, develop, and execute manual and automated test plans, test cases, and test procedures.
  • Validate functionality, performance, scalability, and reliability of web-based and data-centric applications.
  • Perform integration, regression, system, and user acceptance testing across distributed environments.
  • Identify, document, track, and verify software defects using issue tracking tools.
  • Collaborate with developers, product owners, and system administrators to troubleshoot and resolve issues.
  • Support CI/CD testing activities and participate in Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning and retrospectives.
  • Verify data integrity and data flow across large-scale analytics and ingestion pipelines.
  • Contribute to test automation frameworks and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
  • Rigorously document detailed test processes.


Minimum Qualifications:
  • US citizenship and an active TS/SCI clearance is mandatory for this position and required for consideration. Must be willing to obtain a CI Poly.
  • Minimum of 14 years of total professional experience in a technical support role, of which 5+ years has been in software testing, quality assurance, or related technical roles.
  • Experience testing web applications, APIs, and distributed systems in a variety of environments.
  • Knowledge of performance testing and security testing methodologies.
  • Familiarity with Agile software development methodologies and DevOps practices.
  • Experience with automated testing tools and scripting languages (e.g., Playwright, Selenium, Cypress, Python, JavaScript, or similar).
  • Understanding of software defect tracking and test management tools such as Jira, TestRail, or equivalent.
  • Demonstrated self-starter who consistently takes initiative with limited guidance and instruction.
  • BS in Systems Engineering, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Computer Systems Analysis, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering or equivalent or related technical field.


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Familiarity with big data technologies such as Hadoop, Spark, Kafka, Elasticsearch, or similar platforms.
  • Experience testing cloud-native applications in AWS, Azure, or Kubernetes environments.
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines and tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or GitHub Actions.
  • ISTQB or other software testing certifications.
  • Experience working in high-availability, mission-critical production environments.
  • Experience as a military/intelligence analyst, supporting the military/IC, or knowledge of some IC PED systems is a plus!

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Pay Transparency: In support of pay transparency at Vantor, we disclose salary ranges on all U.S. job postings. The successful candidate's starting pay will fall within the salary range provided below and is determined based on job-related factors, including, but not limited to, the experience, qualifications, knowledge, skills, geographic work location, and market conditions. Candidates with the minimum necessary experience, qualifications, knowledge, and skillsets for the position should not expect to receive the upper end of the pay range.

The base pay for this position within California, Colorado, Hawaii, New Jersey, the Washington, DC metropolitan area, and for all other states is:

$145,000.00 - $215,000.00

Benefits: Vantor offers a competitive total rewards package that goes beyond the standard, including a robust 401(k) with company match, mental health resources, and unique perks like student loan repayment assistance, adoption reimbursement and pet insurance to support all aspects of your life. You can find more information on our benefits at: https://www.Vantor.com/careers

The application window is three days from the date the job is posted and will remain posted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire. If the job is reposted regardless of reason, it will remain posted three days from the date the job is reposted and will remain reposted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire.

The date of posting can be found on Vantor's Career page at the top of each job posting.

To apply, submit your application via Vantor's Career page.

About Maxar Technologies

Maxar Technologies is a space technology company that provides solutions for Earth observation, space infrastructure, and geospatial intelligence. The company was formed in 2017 through the merger of DigitalGlobe and MDA. Maxar is headquartered in Westminster, Colorado and has operations in Canada, Europe, and Asia. The company has a diverse customer base that includes government agencies, commercial companies, and non-profit organizations.
Learn more about Maxar Technologies
Size
4,400 employees
Market Cap
$3.8 billion
Industry
Net Income
$303 million
Founded
1969
5 Year Trend
+2.6%
Revenue
$1.7 billion
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